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Cotton-Top Tamarin

The tiny cotton-top, which weighs less than a pound, are found only in northwestern Colombia and are one of the most endangered primates in the world.

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Snow Leopard

The strikingly beautiful but endangered snow leopard remains one of the world’s most mysterious and rarely seen cats.

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Penguins

There are 18 different penguin species living throughout the Southern Hemisphere, 55% of which are listed as threatened.

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Cheetah—Namibia

Cheetahs are famous for their speed and agility but are also one of Africa’s most endangered big cats.

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Gorillas

Gorillas are strong and social beings, yet they face threats from habitat degradation and disease transmission.

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Elephant

Elephants are among the world’s most intelligent, sensitive and social animals, possessing both empathy and family values.

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Okapi

The gentle, mysterious okapi live only in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and though they appear to be half-zebra they are actually the closest relative of the giraffe.

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Lion—Niassa

Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique is one of the last great wild places on Earth and one of the important remaining strongholds for the African lion.

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Small Wild Cats

Most people are familiar with big cats, but few could name the 33 species of small wild cats living all around the world.

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Sharks and Rays

Sharks and rays are essential for healthy oceans, but are vulnerable to human threats like pollution, climate change, and overfishing.

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Grevy’s Zebra

Less than 2,500 Grevy’s zebra exist today; these special animals are distinguishable from other zebras by their larger size and round “Mickey Mouse” ears.

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Spectacled Bear

Spectacled bears, also known as Andean bears, are the only bear species in all of South America.

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Ethiopian Wolf

The Ethiopian wolf is the rarest and most endangered canid in the world.

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Lion—Ewaso

Kenya is home to less than 2000 lions. In Northern Kenya, outside protected areas, lions and people are learning to coexist.

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Andean Cats

The Andean cat is one of the rarest and least known cats in the world; fewer than 3,000 exist in the mountains of South America.

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Cheetah—Botswana

Botswana provides a home for approximately 30% of the earth’s remaining 7,100 cheetahs, it is the only country where their population remains stable.

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Saiga Antelope

The saiga antelope has been around since the Ice Age and once numbered in the millions; today only 40,000 survive.

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Grey Crowned Cranes

Grey Crowned Cranes are a symbol of longevity, but unfortunately are threatened by habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade.

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Snow Leopard


Penguins

Cheetah—Namibia


Gorillas

Elephant

Okapi


Lion—Niassa

Small Wild Cats

Sharks and Rays

Grevy’s Zebra

Spectacled Bear

Ethiopian Wolf


Lion—Ewaso


Andean Cats

Cheetah—Botswana

Saiga Antelope


Grey Crowned Cranes

cotton_top_Credit PT_KATIE G.AS Abril 2016

Cotton-Top Tamarin

The tiny cotton-top, which weighs less than a pound, are found only in northwestern Colombia and are one of the most endangered primates in the world.

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©Eric Ash - Snow Leopard - Rain Leopard_flipped

Snow Leopard

The strikingly beautiful but endangered snow leopard remains one of the world’s most mysterious and rarely seen cats.

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Susan McConnell Penguin (4)

Penguins

There are 18 different penguin species living throughout the Southern Hemisphere, 55% of which are listed as threatened.

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Steve Mandel cheetah pack

Cheetah—Namibia

Cheetahs are famous for their speed and agility but are also one of Africa’s most endangered big cats.

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Mountain Gorilla

Gorillas

Gorillas are strong and social beings, yet they face threats from habitat degradation and disease transmission.

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Elephant

Elephants are among the world’s most intelligent, sensitive and social animals, possessing both empathy and family values.

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Okapi at Epulu breding center

Okapi

The gentle, mysterious okapi live only in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and though they appear to be half-zebra they are actually the closest relative of the giraffe.

Learn More

maned lion_SueMcConnell_J7I7805-Edit

Lion—Niassa

Niassa National Reserve in Mozambique is one of the last great wild places on Earth and one of the important remaining strongholds for the African lion.

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Ocelot rests on a tree.

Small Wild Cats

Most people are familiar with big cats, but few could name the 33 species of small wild cats living all around the world.

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Sharks MAR

Sharks and Rays

Sharks and rays are essential for healthy oceans, but are vulnerable to human threats like pollution, climate change, and overfishing.

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Grevy's zebra_Jeff Bonner

Grevy’s Zebra

Less than 2,500 Grevy’s zebra exist today; these special animals are distinguishable from other zebras by their larger size and round “Mickey Mouse” ears.

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Photo Credit Spectacled Bear Conservation_Photo Sbcperu- Wild female spectacled bear (laura) - Dry Forest Peru

Spectacled Bear

Spectacled bears, also known as Andean bears, are the only bear species in all of South America.

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Ethiopian Wolf_credit Rebecca Jackrel_RRJ_EWP157

Ethiopian Wolf

The Ethiopian wolf is the rarest and most endangered canid in the world.

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Lion—Ewaso

Kenya is home to less than 2000 lions. In Northern Kenya, outside protected areas, lions and people are learning to coexist.

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Andean Cats

The Andean cat is one of the rarest and least known cats in the world; fewer than 3,000 exist in the mountains of South America.

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cheetah_Ken and Michelle Dyball

Cheetah—Botswana

Botswana provides a home for approximately 30% of the earth’s remaining 7,100 cheetahs, it is the only country where their population remains stable.

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saiga_Eugeny Polonsky

Saiga Antelope

The saiga antelope has been around since the Ice Age and once numbered in the millions; today only 40,000 survive.

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Grey Crowned Cranes

Grey Crowned Cranes

Grey Crowned Cranes are a symbol of longevity, but unfortunately are threatened by habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade.

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Wildlife Funds

We establish WILDLIFE FUNDS when we see a need and an opportunity to protect threatened wildlife across a larger landscape. By providing specific, short-term funding to projects from institutions big and small, we harness the power of multiple organizations working to save a species throughout its entire habitat. 100% of donations to WCN'S Wildlife Funds go directly to the field, with zero overhead.

Elephant Crisis Fund

A devastating poaching epidemic driven by the ivory trade is threatening elephants. Scientists, conservation organizations, and governments have united behind a common strategy to end this crisis. We must stop the killing of elephants, stop the trafficking of ivory, and stop ivory demand. The Elephant Crisis Fund exists to fuel this coalition, with just one goal: to end the ivory crisis and secure a future for elephants.

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Lion Recovery Fund

Lions are in crisis. In just 25 years, lion populations have declined by half. But, lions can return. The Lion Recovery Fund invests in the most innovative and effective projects aimed at recovering lions—backing several key tactics such as supporting the parks and reserves that serve as lion strongholds and promoting coexistence so that people can live alongside and benefit from lions. The LRF aims to protect lions and their landscapes, ensuring the King of Beasts can thrive across Africa.

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Pangolin Crisis Fund

Pangolins have the unfortunate distinction of being the most illegally trafficked wild mammal in the world. All eight species of pangolins are threatened with extinction. But it’s not too late to save pangolins. The Pangolin Crisis Fund invests in the best projects to stop the poaching of pangolins, stop the trade and demand for pangolin products, and raise the profile of this little-known animal.

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Rhino Recovery Fund

Despite their powerful physical presence, rhinos are incredibly vulnerable to human-induced threats. Asia’s three rhino species have dwindled to distressingly small populations due to habitat loss. In Africa, white and black rhino populations also struggle with habitat loss and are brutally poached for their horns. WCN created the Rhino Recovery Fund (RRF) to help protect all rhino species from wildlife crime and restore their landscapes, focusing on improving the health of rhino populations while also benefiting local people.

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Wildlife Funds

We establish WILDLIFE FUNDS when we see a need and an opportunity to protect threatened wildlife across a larger landscape. By providing specific, short-term funding to projects from institutions big and small, we harness the power of multiple organizations working to save a species throughout its entire habitat. 100% of donations to WCN'S Wildlife Funds go directly to the field, with zero overhead.
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Elephant Crisis Fund

A devastating poaching epidemic driven by the ivory trade is threatening elephants. Scientists, conservation organizations, and governments have united behind a common strategy to end this crisis. We must stop the killing of elephants, stop the trafficking of ivory, and stop ivory demand. The Elephant Crisis Fund exists to fuel this coalition, with just one goal: to end the ivory crisis and sure a future for elephants.

Lion Recovery Fund

Lions are in crisis. In just 25 years, lion populations have declined by half. But, lions can return. The Lion Recovery Fund invests in the most innovative and effective projects aimed at recovering lions—backing several key tactics such as supporting the parks and reserves that serve as lion strongholds and promoting coexistence so that people can live alongside and benefit from lions. The LRF aims to protect lions and their landscapes, ensuring the King of Beasts can thrive across Africa.

Pangolin Crisis Fund

Pangolins have the unfortunate distinction of being the most illegally trafficked wild mammal in the world. All eight species of pangolins are threatened with extinction. But it’s not too late to save pangolins. The Pangolin Crisis Fund invests in the best projects to stop the poaching of pangolins, stop the trade and demand for pangolin products, and raise the profile of this little-known animal.

Rhino Recovery Fund

Despite their powerful physical presence, rhinos are incredibly vulnerable to human-induced threats. Asia’s three rhino species have dwindled to distressingly small populations due to habitat loss. In Africa, white and black rhino populations also struggle with habitat loss and are brutally poached for their horns. WCN created the Rhino Recovery Fund (RRF) to help protect all rhino species from wildlife crime and restore their landscapes, focusing on improving the health of rhino populations while also benefiting local people.

Elephant Crisis Fund

Lion Recovery Fund

Pangolin Crisis Fund

Rhino Recovery Fund

Safeguarding Connectivity for Wildlife in California

California has the highest biodiversity and largest human population in the United States. These factors, along with patterns of land use throughout the state, contribute to complex pressures and opportunities regarding ecosystem integrity and human health. Habitat loss and fragmentation are key drivers of biodiversity loss, which is interconnected with climate change. Protecting and restoring landscape connectivity will be essential for wildlife to be able to persist and adapt in an ever-changing world.
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3,600 Breeding Pairs of Magellanic Penguins

Global Penguin Society completed their 14th census of the Pedral penguin colony in Patagonia, which they have protected since 2009 when there were just 6 breeding pairs.

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7,277 Miles Patrolled by Grevy's Zebra Warriors

Grevy's Zebra Trust’s field team of Grevy’s Zebra Warriors and Ambassadors carried out 1,100 foot patrols to monitor and protect Grevy’s zebras throughout northern Kenya. They had 411 encounters with both individual Grevy’s zebras and herds, collecting data on 1,730 sightings.

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80 Conservation Groups

Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation helped create three new small cat conservation working groups, now totaling 12, all led by local conservationists with over 80 partners. Each of these groups runs multiple community-based projects that reduce threats for 21 small wild cat species.

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Celebrating Women Protecting Wildlife

Every day, women all over the globe exemplify the leadership, collaborative spirit, and dedication needed to make the world a...

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California Wildlife Program: Safeguarding Connectivity for Wildlife

California has the highest biodiversity and largest human population in the United States. These factors, along with patterns of land...

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Preventing Future Pandemics by Prioritizing Wildlife Conservation

Nature is under threat from deforestation, a rapidly changing climate, human encroachment, and wildlife crime. Preserving wildlife and their habitats...

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Adapting to Agricultural Sprawl

The baby’s grip tightened around shocks of her mother’s red hair as they descended from the high tree limbs. It...

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Disturbance in the Deep

As the boat rocked with the current, Dr. Saliza Bono raised the pole and lowered the recording device into the...

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Restoring Peace Between Cheetahs and Farmers

The farmer’s wife greeted Cheetah Conservation Botswana’s (CCB) rapid response unit as they approached the homestead, heralded by a choir...

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The Population, Not the Individual, Evolves

Great variation can exist between individuals of the same population of a species. The central conservation question is: how different...

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Highlights from WCN's 20th Anniversary Expo

This fall's Wildlife Conservation Expo just concluded, a week of virtual presentations showcasing the incredible work of our Conservation Partners...

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California Wildlife Program: Safeguarding Connectivity for Wildlife

California has the highest biodiversity and largest human population in the United States. These factors, along with patterns of land... Read More
Caged pangolin

WCN Update

Preventing Future Pandemics by Prioritizing Wildlife Conservation

Nature is under threat from deforestation, a rapidly changing climate, human encroachment, and wildlife crime. Preserving wildlife and their habitats... Read More
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Adapting to Agricultural Sprawl

The baby’s grip tightened around shocks of her mother’s red hair as they descended from the high tree limbs. It... Read More
Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (MareCet)

Stories: MareCet

Disturbance in the Deep

As the boat rocked with the current, Dr. Saliza Bono raised the pole and lowered the recording device into the... Read More
cheetah close up (Lucas Meers)

Stories: Cheetah Conservation Botswana

Restoring Peace Between Cheetahs and Farmers

The farmer’s wife greeted Cheetah Conservation Botswana’s (CCB) rapid response unit as they approached the homestead, heralded by a choir... Read More
Serval (Thierry Grobet)

Stories: Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation

The Population, Not the Individual, Evolves

Great variation can exist between individuals of the same population of a species. The central conservation question is: how different... Read More
Snow Leopard (Beth Baisch)

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